COUNTY boss Sammy McIlroy gave his blessing to Aaron Wilbraham as the big striker turned to psycho-analysis in his bid to end a three-month long goal drought.

COUNTY boss Sammy McIlroy gave his blessing to Aaron Wilbraham as the big striker turned to psycho-analysis in his bid to end a three-month long goal drought.

Wilbraham has not netted for the Hatters since November 22 last year against Bournemouth, so last week psychologist Dr David Foster was enlisted to try and address a worrying statistic.

Before the game against Swindon, Foster had vowed to 'improve a striker's performance by 25 per cent' and 'guaranteed a goal in the next game they play'.

He said: "Three things we're looking at with Aaron are firstly his vision, secondly his speed, and the third one is confidence. Aaron is a skilful player, like all the players here, but we need him to access this skill just when he needs it, i.e. in front of goal."

Foster then looked on as Wilbraham tried valiantly to get on the scoresheet and prevent a 4-2 defeat against Swindon, but again luck deserted the big man.

Wilbraham said: "It's definitely given me more confidence, and I was more aware of the space around me."

"I think it was good, but I'll have to see next week if I can bang a couple in and repay Mr Foster."

Wilbraham will be in a near full-strength squad which heads off to Notts County on Saturday for a real six-pointer.

Boss McIlroy said: "All our games are big games, there's no danger that the lads will be fired up for Saturday."